I want to install custom ROMs on my sony ericsson LWW. This my first time and i do not know anything about rooting.
My android is 4.0.4 [/B]kernel version 4.1.B.0.587.
I have till now just unlocked the bootloader following instructions on the sony website.
So my bootloader is unlocked.
Now from what i have understood reading all the threads that I have to root my phone and install CWM on it.
Can anyone please help me with it as i cannot do it!!!
Thanks!
kamatsagar said:
I want to install custom ROMs on my sony ericsson LWW. This my first time and i do not know anything about rooting.
My android is 4.0.4 [/B]kernel version 4.1.B.0.587.
I have till now just unlocked the bootloader following instructions on the sony website.
So my bootloader is unlocked.
Now from what i have understood reading all the threads that I have to root my phone and install CWM on it.
Can anyone please help me with it as i cannot do it!!!
Thanks!
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Firstly use the SEARCH bar and to answer your question, since your bl is unlocked so no need to root it just install any pre-rooted kernel with built in recovery and then flash any rom compatible with the kernel Best of luck
Best Regards,
AJ
if your bootloader is unlocked then just pick any kernel from LWW thread , be sure about kernel ( ICS,GB,or JB) , mostly every kernel have CWM recovery, and now you can install custom roms
alokbina said:
Firstly use the SEARCH bar and to answer your question, since your bl is unlocked so no need to root it just install any pre-rooted kernel with built in recovery and then flash any rom compatible with the kernel Best of luck
Best Regards,
AJ
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OHK!!
So now i just have to install a kernel n take a backup in CWM n then install a ROM....right???
Also can u plz suggest a good Kernel??
I searched n got a lot of kernels. Which one do u suggest??
I want to put android JB on my device.!!
kamatsagar said:
OHK!!
So now i just have to install a kernel n take a backup in CWM n then install a ROM....right???
Also can u plz suggest a good Kernel??
I searched n got a lot of kernels. Which one do u suggest??
I want to put android JB on my device.!!
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I'm sorry but such type of questions are discouraged in XDA as they compare the works of such great devs which is an insult to the. Try each since kernels are not of very big size and hope u can get the best one for you
Best Regards
AJ
alokbina said:
i'm sorry but such type of questions are discouraged in xda as they compare the works of such great devs which is an insult to the. Try each since kernels are not of very big size and hope u can get the best one for you :d
best regards
aj
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ohk!!!
Thanks guys!!
Related
Hello !
I have a neo V under GB 2.3.4 build .62 with looked bootloader and non rooted
Now I want to install a new rom for the first time and it's PA JB Hybrid
I saw the instructions but i think it's very hard for a noob like me, I wish someone tell me step by step how to install the rom please and CWM
Also I have some questions :
After installing CWM there is any risk to brick my phone ? (really any risk?)
Is Hdmi is working on this rom ?
Is camera is working on this rom ?
is it smooth for games ?
Thank you a lot people and sorry if my english isn't good
first, you must UNLOCK Bootloader your phone.
You can use official metode or test point metode.
(search both metode in forum)
after that, your phone is ready for Custom ROM.
follow instructions to install PA JB Hybrid here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876792
Ok i'm going to unlock the bootloader using the official metod.
Can I lock it after that if I want ?
I have seen the thread but I don't know how to flash boot.img do full wipes and flash base rom.....
Also I wanna know how to install CWM please
ps: someone can answer my questions in the first post please
Thank you a lot for your help people
asdera-and said:
Ok i'm going to unlock the bootloader using the official metod.
Can I lock it after that if I want ?
I have seen the thread but I don't know how to flash boot.img do full wipes and flash base rom.....
Also I wanna know how to install CWM please
ps: someone can answer my questions in the first post please
Thank you a lot for your help people
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To flash a kernel u must use flashtool..
For further information try read this thread & follow the instruction..this is my method..it is very easy..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904755
Hit thanks button if my post help u:good:
asdera-and said:
Ok i'm going to unlock the bootloader using the official metod.
Can I lock it after that if I want ?
Also I wanna know how to install CWM please
Thank you a lot for your help people
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yes u can relock it..but u wont get back track id..music like etc..(DRM stuff) but if u unlock via testpoint, then u can have these..
and for CWM read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
have fun reading..
hey guys .....
i know u may think I am lazy to tell u that but i swear i searched every where to get the solution and u are my last Sanctuary
i have unlocked my bootloader by official method to install cm 10
and now i want to root my device but i try every available method like doomloard, unlockroot and others but unfortunately all of them fail
my question now is
how to install jelly bean at this situation?
thank u
what error are you getting??
Reflash .431..or flash .587 and then try again..
you prolly must hav read this but just in case you havnt..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
If you've unlocked your bootloader, just flash a custom kernel. They are already rooted and has CWM recovery.
Have you tried flashing another kernel with fastboot?
engahmed91 said:
hey guys .....
i know u may think I am lazy to tell u that but i swear i searched every where to get the solution and u are my last Sanctuary
i have unlocked my bootloader by official method to install cm 10
and now i want to root my device but i try every available method like doomloard, unlockroot and others but unfortunately all of them fail
my question now is
how to install jelly bean at this situation?
thank u
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Which version of doomlord's rooting kit did you download?I remember having the same problem until i used a different version and it was rooted perfectly.You should check this, as well as this.
1xperse discussion
Thank u guys i`ve solve the problem by using recoveryneo.img with fastboot :victory: :victory: :victory:
engahmed91 said:
Thank u guys i`ve solve the problem by using recoveryneo.img with fastboot :victory: :victory: :victory:
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Yes thats the right way.
hello all, i have rooted and install cwm on my ray and after these i installed a custom rom (4.0.4...) whatever i want to install MIUI rom . can you please tell me how to do this ? i have downloaded the rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1825892 and tried to flash the rom via cwm ...cwm said 'successfully installed' but my device hang on "SONY" logo....can anybody tell me whats wrong ? ( i wiped all data )
my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
shemulweb said:
hello all, i have rooted and install cwm on my ray and after these i installed a custom rom (4.0.4...) whatever i want to install MIUI rom . can you please tell me how to do this ? i have downloaded the rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841208 and tried to flash the rom via cwm ...cwm said 'successfully installed' but my device hang on "SONY" logo....can anybody tell me whats wrong ? ( i wiped all data )
my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
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dude, you have wrong miui version! the link you posted is for nexus 7.
no wonder if your phone not booting up.
install only miui for xperia ray, you can searh in this forum.
i am really sorry for my mistaken i have replaced the correct link ..please help me
shemulweb said:
i am really sorry for my mistaken i have replaced the correct link ..please help me
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hey
were u able to install the MIUI rom on your ray. Even i am facing the same problem. Please guide if you have installed it
shemulweb said:
my 2nd question : how flash kernel ? i tried via flashtools and flashtools said me that my device not rooted but this device is rooted
thanks in advance
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Have you unlocked your bootloader? I suspect not. This is what flashtools is referencing.
Custom roms and mods that work on stock kernels can be installed on rooted devices.
Some mods/roms make such significant changes to Sony's builds that a new kernel is required (MIUI, CM, AOKP). To install a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader.
You may read the instructions provided by the author of the rom., to flash kernels, you need to unlock your bootloader. Seek and you'll see.
Is that right? lol
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Thanks friends
Thank you all. the problem was unlocking bootloader . after unlocked bootloader i have install the rom successfully. can anybody tell me which MIUI rom is much fast and smooth ?
shemulweb said:
Thank you all. the problem was unlocking bootloader . after unlocked bootloader i have install the rom successfully. can anybody tell me which MIUI rom is much fast and smooth ?
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Now you’ve flashed one ROM on the Ray I can’t see you stopping
It doesn’t matter what WE recommend because your experience of which is the best ROM may be different to ours.
Try them all – I usually change mine once a month. But in my humble opinion, the most cutting edge, fully featured, experimental yet suitable for daily use ROM is PAC. My little Ray runs smoother than my wife’s Galaxy S2 and has so much more swagger – to borrow from AOKP.
so you recommend PAC rom ? actullay i want to stay with my stock based smooth (ASOP) ROM. if you know something then pls recommend me
Hi, I know the update 4.1.b.0.587 it's out, and I want to update my mini pro, but I'm stuck on .431 so anybody knows how can I update my SK17A because I tried with SEUS, and it says I already have the last update, PC companion say's the same thing, so if someone could help me that will be perfect..I have the mini pro SK17A not the SK17I
At the moment,4.1.b.0.587 is out only for Sk17i i guess.
Sk17a is till .431 as of now.
Have you seen someone using an sk17a with .587?
http://naw32fsystem.blogspot.in/2012/09/all-xperia-2011-official-stock-firmware.html
Look in the thread by expeacer & thank him :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902920
Cheers. =D
XxStatiX said:
At the moment,4.1.b.0.587 is out only for Sk17i i guess.
Sk17a is till .431 as of now.
Have you seen someone using an sk17a with .587?
http://naw32fsystem.blogspot.in/2012/09/all-xperia-2011-official-stock-firmware.html
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not really, but i dind't know that the sk17i was that different from the sk17a that's to bad, but i guess i should wait then
i guess i'm gonna forget about that update for know, so i have another question, and i hope someone could help me..as i have an stock rom, android 4.0.4, with stock kernel, compilation .431, no root, no unlocked bootloader, no nothing actually xD so my question is, my phone with ICS is a little slow, mostly on games, and i would like to know is what i need to do to solve that? i read on other threads that flashing a different kernel can fix that, it's that true? and besides, can i flash an custom kernel having an stock rom? how can i do that? i guess i need root on my phone first, i can do that, but i need to unlock the bootloader? that i don't want to do it
a stands for america!
And i is the international version!
That's what ive heard!
Idk what the differences are though
seleu said:
i guess i'm gonna forget about that update for know, so i have another question, and i hope someone could help me..as i have an stock rom, android 4.0.4, with stock kernel, compilation .431, no root, no unlocked bootloader, no nothing actually xD so my question is, my phone with ICS is a little slow, mostly on games, and i would like to know is what i need to do to solve that? i read on other threads that flashing a different kernel can fix that, it's that true? and besides, can i flash an custom kernel having an stock rom? how can i do that? i guess i need root on my phone first, i can do that, but i need to unlock the bootloader? that i don't want to do it
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Yes custom rom/kernel will make ur phone smooth in every way. But for trying custom kernel u need boot loader unlocked.But u can try custom rom without unlocking boot loader if u have rooted :good:
saqib nazm said:
Yes custom rom/kernel will make ur phone smooth in every way. But for trying custom kernel u need boot loader unlocked.But u can try custom rom without unlocking boot loader if u have rooted :good:
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Thanks! But i was talking about having stock rom with custom kernel, or do i need both for make it work better?..besides, the reason i haven't rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader is becauses is to hard! XD i remember when i used to have a motorola milestone, you just need to install the app universal androot, or use superone click, and that's it, you have your phone rooted, but know it's to difficult, i have a galaxy nexus too, i recently root that one, and it wasn't easy either but i did it, but with this one, the xperia mini, it looks like having root and unlock the bootloader it's no for everyone
After rooting,when I'm on cyanogenmod9 on ics,I can overclock to 1.6 ghz too while gaming.no lag in using phone too.though my bootloader is unlocked. I would suggest you to root for a better experience!
Cheers.
seleu said:
Thanks! But i was talking about having stock rom with custom kernel, or do i need both for make it work better?..besides, the reason i haven't rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader is becauses is to hard! XD i remember when i used to have a motorola milestone, you just need to install the app universal androot, or use superone click, and that's it, you have your phone rooted, but know it's to difficult, i have a galaxy nexus too, i recently root that one, and it wasn't easy either but i did it, but with this one, the xperia mini, it looks like having root and unlock the bootloader it's no for everyone
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U must unlock bootloader to use custom kernel even u use with stock rom.just unlock ur bootloader its not that tough.the easiest way to root after that just flash a custom kernel which is pre-rooted( like rage kernel & many) via flashtool.u will have root access
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saqib nazm said:
U must unlock bootloader to use custom kernel even u use with stock rom.just unlock ur bootloader its not that tough.the easiest way to root after that just flash a custom kernel which is pre-rooted( like rage kernel & many) via flashtool.u will have root access
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Umm, so all i need to do is unlock the bootloader? Well i guess i can give it a try, thanks!
seleu said:
i guess i'm gonna forget about that update for know, so i have another question, and i hope someone could help me..as i have an stock rom, android 4.0.4, with stock kernel, compilation .431, no root, no unlocked bootloader, no nothing actually xD so my question is, my phone with ICS is a little slow, mostly on games, and i would like to know is what i need to do to solve that? i read on other threads that flashing a different kernel can fix that, it's that true? and besides, can i flash an custom kernel having an stock rom? how can i do that? i guess i need root on my phone first, i can do that, but i need to unlock the bootloader? that i don't want to do it
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To flash custom kernel you need unlocked bootloader, but for flashing custom ROM you need root and/or unlocked bootloader. Mostly of the ROMs work on locked bootloader too but if you want to play games so much you should Install Pure AOSP/AOKP based ROM and if you want best experience with games you should also install custom kernel.
seleu said:
Umm, so all i need to do is unlock the bootloader? Well i guess i can give it a try, thanks!
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Here brother,the sticky guide on unlocking your bootloader.
Its a little long,but easy! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879750
Its worth it!
:good:
Hi All,
i have just rooted my SK17i. i was on ICS and now i have downgraded to GB 2.3.4. i am looking to update the phone to a custom ICS rom.
i have gone through the tutorials available, but being a noob it was a bit tough for me to understand all the technical details.
please help me and suggest. thanks in advance.
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
thanks
sandy7 said:
upgrade to ics , root the phone , install cwm using 'xparts' from google play...
any flash any ics rom from cwm
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Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
sandy7 said:
just follow the step by step procedure here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
sjstays said:
thanks so much, you have been really prompt in answering my questions ... small query that i have.. do i upgrade to ICS using SEUS?
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I suggest u SEUS..
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sandy7 said:
I suggest u SEUS..
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many thanks, will keep you posted once done...
hi all,
i tried the methods mentioned in the links pos9ted earlier to upgrade the phone to ICS first using SEUS and hen root it. unfortunately it did not work out. i can confirm that the steps mentioned were done correctly. what i have done is have downgraded to Gb and then rooted it. Post that i have installed a custom rom. is there any way i can install a custom rom for ICS now?
AW: How to install ICS based rom on a rooted Mini pro
for most custom roms you need to unlock your bootloader, or look if the rom you like to have is for locked bootloader too. for some roms you need to flash different kernel first. i would suggest you to flash a prerooted kernel with built in recovery. then you can install new rom via that recovery.
For installing custom roms like cm etc you need to unlock bootloader, if you don't want to do that go here and find a rom that does not need bootloader unlock. if you didn't unlock bl, download xparts and install cwm.
for unlocking, go here
then go here find a custom rom, copy zip to sd card, extract boot.img to pc, flash boot.img in fastboot mode of flashtool or fastboot, boot device, enter cwm and flash zip from sd.
thank mihann for the excellent guide.
hope it helped
THIS is a collection of roms + kernels + guides + scripts. You may need it
sjstays said:
Thanks mate.. just a question .. should i upgrade to ICS using SEUS? i was initially under the impression that u cannot root your phone is it is in ICS, thats the reason why i chose to downgrade it to GB first.
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you got it wrong.., you can root your phone even if you're in ICS..,
do you have a Locked or unlocked Bootloader..,???